THE countdown is underway to this year’s awards for Scotland’s premier hair, beauty and aesthetics industry.

The Herald is delighted to continue to celebrate the wealth of talent in Scotland by hair, beauty and atheistic salons which are successfully growing the industry through creativity, training and innovative marketing campaigns.

The Herald Look Awards 2017, in association with High Definition and supported by Pure Spa & Beauty, City of Glasgow College, Fake Bake, Good Salon Guide, Skinade and Osmo, will culminate in a stylish awards ceremony, hosted by TV presenter, Jennifer Reoch on Sunday, May 14.

Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, the event will bring together Scotland’s most talented organisations.

This year, we were inundated with entries for the expert makeup artist of the year and one to watch categories.

Anna Pickford, marketing manager of High Definition, said The Look Awards 2017 promises to be an inspiring evening spotlighting the very best of Scotland’s hair and beauty.

Guests will leave with a jam-packed goodie bag, be treated to a champagne drinks receptions and receive complimentary treatments – plus a three course meal and after awards party.

Elspeth McCallum, Industry Academy, Curriculum Head for City of Glasgow College, said: "The Look Awards is an opportunity to celebrate a vast range of industry specialists, even if you have not entered into the competition we would recommend that you attend the event, as it is a great networking opportunity as well as a really fun night."

Gareth Penn, managing director, Good Salon Guide, wished all The Look Awards Finalists lots of luck for their big night on May 14. "Regardless of winners and runners-up, the event is going to be a fantastic one with lots to celebrate throughout the night, so make sure you book your table so you don’t miss out on all the glitz and glam of the evening," he said.

Louise Marchesin, head of marketing, Skinade, said, "We urge people to attend this wonderful evening in the most glamorous of industries. It's a unique opportunity to learn and share with your peers over a glass of bubbly. You will no doubt feel inspired."

With the date set and Scotland’s hair and beauty experts gathering, this is an event not to be missed. Attendees will also be treated a luxury goody bag and will have the opportunity to network with our exhibitors, OSMO and Stoer Skincare, while enjoying a three course meal and entertainment.

To book your table, contact Heather Steven on 0141 302 6018 or visit, http://newsquestscotlandevents.com/events/the-look-awards/